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Sports can, at times, be a grueling world of exhaustion; physically and mentally. What adds on to the situation further is the notions and perspectives people in the industry and outside force upon each other. However, in recent times, renowned figures have risen to speak of the circumstances, shedding light on well-being prioritization. Jordan Chiles, the Olympic gymnast, reveals to have found strength in these names to be one herself.

Emotional ab*se, body shaming, self-doubt, and concerns more have framed Jordan Chiles’ list of rocks on her path. After years of resilience and inner battles, the gymnast found her way to peace and to advocate mental health. In a recent revelation, the Olympic silver medalist listed the iconic figures that held an impact on her.

Jordan Chiles credits best friend and other icons

Jordan Chiles recently joined the Lautners for an interview on her journey and life in general. She spoke in detail about her ebbs and flows. From the beginning of her gymnastics career to the emotional scars she incurred throughout, the Olympian had a lot to express and to highlight. She appeared to be wiser beyond her years. Taylor Dome Lautner, sitting through the stories, to the end asked who had the most positive impact on Jordan’s mental health. For the gymnast, it was every sports figure that openly spoke about it. “From Simone to Serena Williams to Naomi Osaka to even Michael Jordan when people really didn’t know that he was truly talking about it,” Chiles remarks.

Furthermore, her list extended to include renowned entertainment names inclusive of Chloe Bailey and Megan Thee Stallion. Her journey and what she’s gone through I was like wow,” Chiles says of the former. To the end of it, Taylor Lautner added, “You are one of those,” and rightfully so.

An impactful figure herself

Simone Biles

Jordan Chiles has walked through numerous difficult paths in her life. Though the instances initially restricted the gymnast, she has grown to embrace and to point out the issues. One of these has been the outer view surrounding her body image. A concern she has outgrown to shed light and inspire. “I’m not the typical gymnast you see every day,” she says. Just knowing that as a gymnast, not everything is going to be perfect. It’s okay if you fail. It’s okay if you have those times where you doubt yourself because at the end it’s only going to make you stronger.”

Being a voice, and helping other people through her stories, has been a peace in itself for Jordan Chiles. “It gives us a better opportunity and to have fun, Jordan adds as she continues to thrive.

The dawn of the new year has brought along excitement for the gymnastics season and the many contests it entails in the US. Winter Cup, American Classic, U.S. Classic, and numerous more provide a noticeable ground for gymnasts to make their way up. Until recently, these mats extended to foreign athletes for participation. But while contesting rules might have changed, Simone Biles‘ recent social media appearance presents no restriction to training.

The US gymnastics governing body recently presented a series of policies to the sport, including foreign athletes’ restrictions in American competitions. Now, as the case has gained an audience amongst gymnastics enthusiasts online, Simone Biles and Canadian athletes could be seen having only ‘training’ on their minds.

Simone Biles, an American, joins her neighbors for a training session

The World Champions Centre has been a home for the 7-time Olympic medalist for years together. Owned by Simone Biles’ parents, the training center has nurtured some of the recognizable names of the US gymnastics team. Jordan Chiles, Joscelyn Roberson, Zoe Miller, and many others. This time around, the mats stood to witness the presence of Canadian athletes alongside Melanie (French) and other US gymnasts. “We love when our friends visit us,” the World Champions Centre captioned.

Simone Biles

It was also further acknowledged by coach Cecile Landi on her Instagram stories. The icon added an American flag and a Canadian flag with a handshake emoticon in the middle, showcasing their harmonious allegiance forged. With the Paris Olympics and the trials for the games nearing, the gymnasts alongside Simone Biles seemed to be training for a hopeful path. However, while the post presents gymnasts sharing the mats for training, that seems to be the extent of it in the US gymnastics scene.

US gymnastics governing body passes new regulations

On the 9th of January, US Gymnastics presented a document titled, ‘Women’s International Elite Committee Meeting’. From injury to athlete committee, the discussion touched upon five different topics. Under the third one, by Brian Carey, the motion held a discussion surrounding ‘foreign athlete participation in domestic U.S. competitions’. The criteria involved three major US competitions: Winter Cup, American Classic, and U.S. Classic. By the end of the meet, the motion was passed with foreign athletes not being eligible for participation.

However, while the reasons remain unknown for the move, enthusiasts have framed a link to the 2023 Classics. During the contest, French gymnastics fame, Melanie De Jesus Dos Santos put on a performance so excellent she landed right behind Simone Biles with the second-highest all-around score. While enthusiasts express their grief by missing a spectacle, the meeting has been met with a rather positive response. Together in the States or not, Paris 2024 awaits a marvel.

Simone Biles keeps giving moment after moment to relish her love for her husband Jonathan Owens, caring less about the geographical distance between them. The last few days gave out relenting such frames where the gymnast showcased every chance she could gather for JO and fill those with her warmth. The spectacles brought in an ostentatious flavor as Simone Biles is already on her stiff practice regime for the Olympic return. Managing that, all she could try out these days was to show effort to minimize the geographical distance to exemplify the milieu of hearts.

Previously, it was the turn to narrate a paean for the homecoming of the Green Bay Packers safety. Now it was to get acknowledgment for all the deeds the gymnastics phenom kept creating for the guy.

Simone Biles’ voice of support for her man’s dreams 

Simone Biles’ support for Jonathan Owens never went off-track, without bothering the latter’s revelation in the augmented Pivot podcast. The 26-year-old Ohio native made a usual appearance in JO’s first playoff appearance for the Green Bay Packers squad. However, despite the disappointing loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Biles didn’t let the sad part slip to her husband. Even in a merrier way, she stood to the course, supporting the 28-year-old safety. So in that line, the gymnast’s latest Instagram post came to the fore but with a worded support. “love supporting you & your dreams”, it said. The perfect pictures flaunted the duo, bearing the same number and name.

Simone Biles

This time, Jonathan Owens acknowledged the 4x Olympic gold-earning wife’s contribution by using his virtual gesture. In that heavy moment, the proud husband matched the occasion with the lines, “Love having you there every step of the way” with a crossed-finger emoji. That proved once again the standing side by side of the couple who had faced several uninvited flak from their marriage last year. But every time, they ended with giving a firm goal, albeit in constrained situations.

The Biles effect behind the improvement in career? 

Jonathan Owens could provide a certain support to Simone Biles when she was going through dismantling days, away from her gymnastic fame. Eventually, JO did that wholeheartedly. As a result, the best chance of American gymnastics in the Olympics is already proving her mettle to be on the podium again. The same contribution was there from Simone’s side as well. After their marriage in April last year, Owens had to move away after signing with GBP. But in improving his performance on the field, the lanky footballer gave the due credit to his wife.

A thorough criticism from Simone Biles had worked like magic on him. In effect, Jonathan Owens had shed the loose ends from his performance and become a regular member of the starting squad. So, eventually, life comes full circle for their love affair every time. The well-wishers will expect the same in the future as well.

Phil Mickelson and Jon Rahm both know good golf when they see it.

The two LIV Golf stars sent their congratulations to Nick Dunlap on Sunday evening, as the 20-year-old University

of Alabama sophomore became the first amateur since 1991 to win on the PGA Tour.

Mickelson, of course, was the last amateur player to do so—he won the Northern Telecom Open in Tucson, Arizona, as a 20-year-old sophomore at Arizona State.

“Such an impressive performance by Nick Dunlap,” Mickelson posted on X. “Congratulations on an incredible win. This is just the beginning.”

Meanwhile, Rahm echoed Mickelson’s sentiments by saying that Dunlap has a bright future ahead.

“What an amazing accomplishment by @NickDunlap62, stellar play and way to pull through under pressure to join a very selective group of players to win PGA tour events as an amateur!” Rahm posted on X.

“Great future ahead of this great talent! Congratulations.”

Phil mickelson

Dunlap undoubtedly has incredible talent, which was also on full display at last year’s U.S. Amateur. Dunlap defeated Neal Shipley 4 & 3 at Cherry Hills Country Club in August to join Tiger Woods as the only two players to win both the U.S. Amateur and U.S. Junior Amateur.

And now, Dunlap has company with Mickelson after winning The American Express.

Considering Woods and Mickelson have combined to win 21 major championships since 1997, Dunlap now has elite company.

And yet, it is refreshing to see two LIV golfers recognize Dunlap’s accomplishment and talent. Even though a deal between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) seems imminent, plenty of hostility still exists between each circuit. But at the end of the day, good golf is good golf, and Dunlap played better than anyone this past weekend. Thankfully, that was recognized by all.

TYSON FURY’S dad John has revealed he faced terrible abuse in prison – but no-one dared “insult me to my face”.

The father-of-six has been behind bars three times, including for gouging a man’s eye out, but claims he is “everything a man should be”.

The former bare-knuckle fighter, 59, has a violent past but says his strong religious belief helped him overcome his darkest days.

As a teen, Fury Senior was twice sent to borstals – detention centres that have since been replaced by other forms of youth custody.

He escaped from the first one – a place he compares to the gruesome borstal of the 1979 movie Scum, starring Ray Winstone.

And after he was finally captured he spent three more years inside at a similar centre.

Then in 2011 Fury Senior was jailed for 11 years for wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

It followed a fight at a car auction in Belle Vue, where he gouged out the eye of a man who had been his friend – until they fell out over a bottle of beer and had a long-running feud.

He was released four years into his sentence due to good behaviour, having initially been in notorious Category A prison Strangeways before moving to an open jail.

Now the dad of heavyweight legend Tyson has discussed some of his worst times inside.

He told the Daily Star, via Free Bets: “When I was in prison, at 10 o’clock at night, I used to get called every name under the sun through the windows.

“What they were calling me and my family was unprecedented.

“But did I know who was saying it? No. There’s 1,500 men in a prison where the noise comes from. You can only guess, but would they say it to my face? No.

“I’ve been round some hard cookies in my life. We thought it was tough. Nobody’s ever insulted me to my face.

“They can say what they want behind my back because there’s miles and miles in front of people. When you’re stood there looking like you’re gonna do somebody some damage, let’s see where the balls are.

“I know what mine are. You’ll have to kill me to stop me, because I’ll definitely end it there. I don’t want the police knocking on my door anyway. They have knocked on my door too many times.”

But Fury Senior insists his unpleasant side only comes out if he believes he has been insulted or his family need protecting.

He said: “The people in the know who know me, they know I’m not to be messed about with.

“I’m respectful. I’m everything a man should be. But I’m not a fool.

“Fools don’t rear families and direct their kids to stardom and fame and wealth or keep them there.”

 

Anthony Joshua is inspired by Francis Ngannou and won’t underestimate him when the two faceoff in a 10-round clash in Saudi Arabia on March 8.

Joshua, 34, is hoping an impressive knockout can fire up interest in a Tyson Fury showdown after the Gypsy King was almost upset by Ngannou last October.

Cameroon-born Ngannou made it to the top of UFC after travelling as a refugee from Africa to Europe, which included harrowing journeys by sea and truck. It’s something which has inspired Joshua.

“The journey he has taken, he’s a goal getter. He is someone who sets a goal and goes and gets it. To travel across that desert. He said like people that travel across there, they fall off the car, back of the truck and they’re left to die. Think of how many people that you know that have come before you that have tried that same route and you’re going through it. It takes a lot,” Joshua said.

“It takes a lot to travel the Mediterranean, the sea, he crossed, it’s a lot man. He said he couldn’t swim either. It is inspiration. It is someone who searched for a better life and he’s doing it in one of the toughest sports, combat sport. He’s a determined person and I find it inspirational.”

Ngannou almost stunned the world when he floored Fury on his boxing debut last October before the Gypsy King recovered to edge out a win on points and save embarrassment and Joshua has said he won’t underestimate the former UFC champion.

“Would I have underestimated him? No, the problem with me is I train the same for every fight; obviously we train differently, but I do always work hard, so I wouldn’t have underestimated him.

“But now I know the guy can fight, I know. There’s no element of surprise, like, ‘He’s gonna be sh*t, he’s not gonna be able to move, he’s gonna have sh*t footwork, his feet are gonna be like he’s stuck in the sand.’ No, he can move, he can come forward, so it’ll be good to see how I deal with that – and how he deals with me as well,” he said.

Former coach turned pundit Teddy Atlas has been talking about a potential fight between two pound-for-pound stars in Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez versus Terence Crawford.

Crawford is one of the best fighters of his generation and has been undisputed champion in two separate weight divisions – light welterweight and welterweight, the latter of which he picked up last July with a career-best performance against Errol Spence Jr.

‘Canelo’ meanwhile has won belts in multiple weight divisions and is currently fighting at super middleweight where he holds all four of the belts and is the first man to do so in that division.

Terence Crawford

With both men always on the lookout for the biggest challenges, rumours abound that Crawford might make an unlikely jump up three weight classes to make the fight happen and the man himself has not ruled it out.

Speaking to Fight Hub TV, Atlas was asked about that.

He then outlined another of Crawford’s unique skills.

The last time Canelo was asked about it was in September when he said the ‘time was not right’ for the fight, but boxing moves quickly so maybe that changes in 2024.

Brian McIntyre believes that leading Terence Crawford and Chris Eubank Jr. to big wins wasn’t his biggest headline in 2023.

The veteran trainer had a really, really good year in the ring, to put it mildly. In July, the coach nicknamed ‘Bo-Mac’ led Terence Crawford against Errol Spence Jr. For years, fans had hoped to see the two welterweight champions fight.

However, when they finally met in the ring, it was incredibly lopsided. Thanks to McIntyre’s preparation, Crawford bullied Spence Jr. for nine rounds, knocking him down multiple times to score a stoppage win.

Later in the year, McIntyre became the trainer for one Chris Eubank Jr. ‘Next Gen’ suffered a stoppage loss earlier in 2023 to Liam Smith. That led the former champion to replace Roy Jones Jr. with McIntyre.

In the end, that was the correct decision, as he avenged the defeat with a knockout win of his own. Sadly, the celebration for McIntyre was short-lived. Days following the victory, he was arrested for trying to board a plane in the U.K. with a firearm.

While McIntyre was named ‘Trainer of the Year’ by many media outlets, he’s not so sure that he got the honor thanks to his training. Speaking to FightHype in a recent interview, the coach speculated (via BoxingScene):

 

Who is responsible for getting Ryan Garcia vs. Rolando Romero off the track? While the latter has his theories to present, Gervonta Davis, now Abdul Wahid, joined the argument by giving him a scathing reality check.

Earlier this week, Oscar De La Hoya, the feuding promoter of Ryan Garcia, told the world that his fight against ‘Rolly’ had fallen through, after the latter “priced himself out.” In developments thereon, Romero and ‘Golden Boy’ got into a heated exchange of words in their Instagram messages, which finally made their appearance on the fighter’s feed.While discussing it, he claimed that his promoter, Al Haymon, was the one calling the shots in today’s boxing industry, not Oscar De La Hoya. However, ‘Tank’ suggested another name, a name that, according to him, is the one actually calling the shots.

Not Oscar De La Hoya, Not Al Haymon, then who?

On X, the 29-year-old, Baltimore native alluded that it was the founder of his previous promotion company, Floyd Mayweather, that holds the power in the boxing world, and not Al Haymon or Oscar De La Hoya. In a reply to Rolly’s post that claimed Haymon, the PBC showrunner, as being superior to Golden Boy, Tank noted, “Lol, dumb a** n***a think it’s Al. It’s Floyd dweeb..n***a didn’t catch on yet” The response, which seems to be deleted now, was however archived by boxing insider, Michael Benson.

Gervonta Davis

Tank’s claims come in the light of many keenly observing the growing proximities between Garcia and the former welterweight champion, Floyd Mayweather. Their recent and shocking closeness had led many to believe that the fall of Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia, a fight that was very close to being made, fell through at the last moment, purely because of Floyd Mayweather. Many alluded that in fact, it was Floyd, pulling the strings from behind the curtain, who was responsible for the current drama in the super lightweight division.

That explains the fallout of the Golden Boy and Garcia’s talks with Devin Haney. However, what transpired between De La Hoya and Romero that led the latter to chastize him on social media.

Rolly takes shot at De La Hoya

It may have begun with Ryan Garcia not agreeing to Romero’s payout demands. However, it quickly went south from there. In a post both on Instagram and X, Rolly shared screengrabs of his conversation with De La Hoya. In it, the promoter seeks a reason why the fighter was badmouthing him despite being offered good money. He wrote, “Man wtf bro, talking shit about me. I have nothing but respect for you. I offered a shit load of money to you and you turn it down? Go fight pitbull for pennies bro and good luck.”

Rolly responded with his signature sass and suave: “You should thank me and trademark…Oscar de la Fishnets. You’re welcome.” While their conversation itself raised some eyebrows, his caption of the post strengthened it further. He argued that Al Haymon was better than De La Hoya, to whom, Rolly referred to as, “Drug addicted Con-man.” 

Furthering the attack on DAZN, the streaming company with whom De La Hoya has a standing deal, the 28-year-old fighter chose Amazon Prime over DAZN. Amazon is the newest avenue of PPV streaming that PBC struck a deal with after Showtime Boxing’s exit from streaming boxing matches.

He signed off the post with another mockery of the promoter, citing the famous ‘fishnets’ nickname for him, which stems from an old picture of De La Hoya in fishnets. While this fiasco continues to take its course, the concern now remains as to who Ryan Garcia will fight next. Who do you think could be his potential opponent? Let us know in the comments section below.

Rumours suggesting that Manny Pacquiao is currently contemplating a fight against Gervonta Davis have made their rounds on social media.

MMA Uncensored, a popular combat sports page on Instagram, recently uploaded a post suggesting that Pacquiao was interested in a fight with Davis, and that he is looking to close out his career in Saudi Arabia sometime this summer.

Fans flooded the comments section to react to the rumours. One user believed that the contest wouldn’t be close, saying:

Gervonta Davis

User @jknobz stated that they believed if both fighters were in their prime, Manny Pacquiao would have no problems with Gervonta Davis, saying:

User @jonathandjones compared the situation to that of Tony Ferguson, and likened a potential matchup between Pacquiao and Davis to Ferguson’s fight with Bobby Green, saying: